In line with Cees’ request for rapid Visual progress, we’ve been making a fair bit of progress in the last few weeks. The 2nd Pilot’s control column is together now although not finally assembled (split-pinned etc), It’s quite staggering just how many separate parts are required per column and i will tot them up before it all goes together finally. I lost count at 150+ parts the other day:eek:

Anyway with a mad rush of blood to the head, we slave fitted the seat structure, control column and rudder pedal plinth to the longitudinal floor beams. the next step is make a jig to ensure the floor beams are kept square, then the various components can be assembled in their correct locations.

Some more components that have been cast to be added to the pile of parts for the seat/control column/rudder pedal assembly. Some extras have been made to assist Hindenburg with the restoration of his control column etc. Will be glad to get the columns and seats etc out of the way as they’re extraordinarily complex, but they’ll be a fantastic milestone to reach.

John